The city of Soissons was a World War I martyr city - it was taken by the French and the Germans several times over the 1914-1918 war. Wartime evidence can still…
Cathedral of Soissons, built 1176-1479 (gothic). Facade: mid-13th century. The North tower was never built. The cathedral was damaged (and all stained glasses…
Saint-Jean-des-Vignes abbey
Saint-Jean-des-Vignes abbey, 11-17th centuries. Founded in 1076; the romanesque buildings were replaced by gothic structures in the 13th century. After the…